Phil Mickelson apologizes for comments about Saudi-backed golf league, while KPMG announces a mutual end to its sponsorship of the 6-time major champion

Phil Mickelson apologized for comments about the Saudis and a proposed super league, which he says were off the record and not meant to be shared publicly.

Mickelson also said in a statement he has felt pressure and stress affecting him at a deeper level over the last 10 years and he needs time away. However, he did not say if he would be taking a break from golf.Also, KPMG became the first of Mickelson’s corporate sponsors to announce an end to their partnership, a decision the company said was mutual.

Mickelson said he always has put the interests of golf first, “although it doesn’t look this way now given my recent comments.”

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